The draw for the VICTOR Denmark Open 2025 in Odense (14–19 October) has set up a thrilling week of world-class badminton, with several top names facing tough early tests.
In men’s singles, top seed Shi Yu Qi (CHN) leads the field, while home favourite Viktor Axelsen have a tough draw in the first round. He’ll meet Chou Tien Chen (TPE) [5]. Defending champion Anders Antonsen [2] is in the bottom half and will face Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting in a potential early blockbuster.
In women’s singles, world No. 1 An Se Young (KOR) opens against Spain’s Clara Azurmendi. Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt meets Japan’s Riko Gunji, while Line Christophersen and Line Kjærsfeldt face each other in a first-round all-Danish clash.
The men’s doubles features local hopes Kim Astrup / Anders Skaarup Rasmussen [4], who begin against China’s Chiu Hsiang Chieh/ Wang Chi-Lin. Top seeds Kim Won Ho / Seo Seung Jae (KOR) will play Danish youngsters William Kryger Boe / Christian Faust Kjaer in their first match. The home crowd will be looking for a sensational upset from the young Danes.
In mixed doubles, Mathias Christiansen / Alexandra Bøje aim for a deep home run but are in a tough half that includes top seeds Jiang Zhen Bang / Wei Ya Xin (CHN).
The 2025 edition of the Denmark Open once again promises world-class badminton, passionate home support, and the chance for Danish players to shine on home soil.
You can find the full draw here: https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/tournament/5207/victor-denmark-open-2025/draws